Photo of the Day: Mission San Xavier del Bac in Tucson, Ariz.

The first glimpses of the “Town Too Tough to Die” could easily bring about sensory overload.

The state of Arizona is prepared to provide resources to keep the Grand Canyon open even if the federal government shuts down, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey today announced.

Though it might seem difficult to believe, in less than 150 years, this arid area known as “The Valley of the Sun” has grown from small farming community to major metropolitan city.